Popliteal Cyst Complicated by Fistula after Failed Total Knee Arthroplasty

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kanmon medical Center, Japan.

Corresponding Author: Takatomo Mine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kanmon medical Center, 1-1 ChofuUshiroda Simonoseki , Yamaguchi 752-8510 Japan, Tel: +81-83-2411199; E-Mail: [email protected]

 Received Date: 10 Jan 2017  
 Accepted Date: 03 Feb 2017  
 Published Date: 07 Feb 2017

Copyright © 2017 Mine T
 

Citation: Mine T, Ihara K, Kawamura H, Kuriyama R, et al. (2017). Popliteal Cyst Complicated by Fistula After Failed Total Knee Arthroplasty . Mathews J Orthop. 2(1): 013.

ABSTRACT

A popliteal cyst after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a rare occurrence. We present a case of popliteal cyst complicated by fistula resulting from prosthetic loosening, which was difficult to be differentiated from a post-TKA infection, The fistula had originated at a cyst in the popliteal region. A two-step revision process was followed as in a post-TKA infection. The patient in this report was symptom-free for two year following surgery.

KEYWORDS

Total Knee Arthroplasty; Infection; Loosening; Fistula; Polyethylene.